A no-bid contract worth up to $500 million for President Trump's East Wing ballroom project was awarded to Clark Construction via the Executive Residence, an office exempt from competitive bidding rules. Trump reportedly negotiated costs, shaving $2.3 million off concrete prices.
Donald Trump's White House ballroom project is estimated to cost up to $600 million, with over half funded by taxpayers, according to The Washington Post. Trump had previously claimed the project would be privately funded and cost less.
A controversial UFC event planned for the White House lawn, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250,' is facing legal challenges and criticism for its alleged misuse of federal property and resources for private gain and political fundraising. Lawsuits argue the event is a 'kleptocratic spectacle' and not a genuine celebration of American independence.
Jill Biden reveals the immense pressure Joe Biden faced after his 2024 debate performance, leading to his withdrawal from the presidential race. She discusses the hurtful public criticism from Democrats and her husband's decision to drop out, as well as his cancer diagnosis and Hunter Biden's legal issues and pardon.
Jill Biden details an awkward encounter with Melania Trump during Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration in her new memoir, "A View from the East Wing." Biden describes the frosty atmosphere, attempts to make small talk, and her shock at the White House's subsequent renovation.
Jill Biden details an awkward encounter with Melania Trump during the 2025 presidential inauguration in her new memoir, "A View from the East Wing." Biden described the atmosphere as frosty, attributing it partly to the Mar-a-Lago search.
Donald Trump's recent actions, including a $1.776bn slush fund deal with the IRS, exemplify his impunity and erosion of accountability, fostering cynicism and autocracy
Debris from Donald Trump's demolition of the White House East Wing has been dumped at a public golf course, causing disruptions and raising environmental concerns due to toxic materials. Critics are fighting Trump's plans to privatize the course.
The article criticizes the mainstream media for its lack of sustained coverage of Donald Trump's alleged "disastrous second presidency," suggesting that his "shocking excesses and corruption" are "priced in" and treated as "Trump being Trump." It highlights specific instances like the "anti-weaponization fund" and the shielding of Trump's tax history, which are downplayed by major news outlets.
Republican senators are seeking more information on a $1 billion security plan for the White House, including $220 million for the new East Wing ballroom.
Debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, the National Park Service said. An interim report by a Virginia engineering firm says the toxic metals, along with PCBs, pesticides, petroleum by-products and other chemicals were detected at levels above laboratory reporting limits in soil at the East Potomac Golf Links, a historic golf course that US President Donald Trump plans...
The National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals
King Charles has joked about UK troops burning the White House as he commented on Trump’s East Wing ballroom project Read Full Article at RT.com
The Trump administration's Justice Department is using Saturday's shooting at the Washington Hilton to pressure the National Trust for Historic Preservation to drop its lawsuit against a planned $400 million ballroom on the site of the former East Wing of the White House. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche posted a letter Sunday giving the preservationist group until 9am Monday to dismiss its lawsuit, warning that the government would ask a court to do so in light of the shooting, calling the Washington Hilton demonstrably unsafe for presidential events.
Trump's Justice Department is using Saturday's shooting at the Washington Hilton to pressure the National Trust for Historic Preservation to drop its lawsuit challenging a $400 million ballroom on the site of the former East Wing. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche posted a letter giving the preservation group until 9am Monday to dismiss its lawsuit, warning that the Washington Hilton is 'demonstrably unsafe' for presidential events. The letter claims the new ballroom 'will ensure the safety and security of the President for decades to come and prevent future assassination attempts'. The preservation group sued in December after the White House demolished the East Wing.
President Trump is building a $400 million ballroom at the White House with underground security features including bomb shelters, military installations and a medical facility. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is challenging the project in court, arguing Trump overstepped his authority. A federal appeals court last week allowed construction to continue while a June 5 hearing is scheduled. The dispute centers on security enhancements to the Presidential Emergency Operations Center beneath the East Wing, a facility with historical roots dating to FDR's presidency.
